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March 28, 2002 / 3:46 PM

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EVENTS ON FRIDAY, MARCH 29, 2002

EVENT: SENATE not in session.

AGENDA: For the latest information on the floor agenda please phone the contacts listed below.

DATE: March 29, 2002

CONTACT: Republican Cloakroom, 202-224-8601 or Democratic Cloakroom, 202-224-8541.

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